"deity" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 神祇
• 神

Definition

神祇指在宗教中被崇拜的神、女神或任何神圣的存在。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

多为正式书面语，常见于宗教、神话或哲学语境。适用于各类男女神，一般不用在日常口语。常见搭配如“古代神祇”、“印度教神祇”。

Examples

In ancient Egypt, each city had its own deity.

在古埃及，每座城市都有自己的**神祇**。

A deity is often worshipped at a temple.

人们常常在庙宇中崇拜**神祇**。

Hindus believe in many deities.

印度教徒相信许多**神祇**。

Some people choose a personal deity for guidance and protection.

有些人会选择一位个人的**神祇**来指引和保护自己。

Greek mythology is full of powerful deities with unique stories.

希腊神话中充满了有独特故事的强大神祇。

For some, nature itself is seen as a form of deity.

对某些人来说，大自然本身就是一种**神祇**。